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Champagne 5K is October 3rd. Register here.
All events are free unless noted.
This Week’s Highlights
Walking With the Spirits
Friday & Saturday, 5-8:30 PM | $50 | Start & End at Clear Lake Public Library
Step into Clear Lake’s shadowy past on a guided cemetery walk filled with history, mystery, and intrigue, followed by food, drinks, and a special presentation about unexplained local events.
The Nightmare Haunted Hike
Friday & Saturday, 7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through! Monster Eats food truck on site.
Harvest Festival
Saturday, 9 AM-4 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Celebrate fall in downtown Clear Lake with shopping, sipping, live music, local vendors, hayrides, grape stomping, seasonal fun, and plenty of reasons to spend the day downtown. Experience Bags available at the Chamber while supplies last!
Lauren Alaina: The Stages Tour
Saturday, Doors open at 8 PM | $32 | Surf Ballroom
Hear Lauren Alaina’s biggest hits, including “Road Less Traveled,” “What Ifs,” and “ONE BEER.”
Clear Lake Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, 7 AM-1 PM | $5 adults, 12 and under eat free with paying adult | Clear Lake Fire Department
Kick off National Fire Prevention Week with the CLFD’s special recipe pancakes & sausage.
No Scare Sundays
Sunday, 6:30-8:30 PM | $10 | Legacy Ranch
Experience the haunted hike without the fright! Guided tours let you explore the creepy trail without scare actors, making it a less-spooky option for families. Plus, enjoy free hot cocoa.
Ongoing & On View
All events are free unless noted
“Not Fade Away” Immersive Experience
Mon.-Sat., 10AM-5PM | $19.59 adults, $9.59 12 and under | Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center
Step inside the Surf’s immersive experience, where music history comes alive through interactive exhibits, iconic stories, and unforgettable moments celebrating the artists who shaped rock ’n’ roll.
Exhibition: Watermarks & Constellations by artist Kimberlee Rocca
September 11-October 17 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Explore layered inks, paints, and sculptural forms inspired by water, earth, and the cosmos, inviting reflection on curiosity, connection, and the lasting impact of even the smallest touch.
Exhibition: Windbent, Waterworn by Artist Jennifer Lee
September 29-December 30 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Inspired by Iowa’s prairies and waterways, this exhibition pairs ceramic vessels with natural materials, reflecting wind, water, resilience, and the quiet forces that shape the landscapes around us.
Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Weekends through Oct. 31 | Sat. 9 AM-5 PM, Sun. 12-4PM | $10 per person, 2 and under free | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games, food trucks and plenty more around the farm.
This Weekend’s Food Truck: Woody’s Hot Dogs Saturday & Sunday
The Nightmare Haunted Hike
Fridays-Saturdays through October 31, 7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare and see if you can make it through! Monster Eats food truck on site each night.
No Scare Sundays at The Nightmare Haunted Hike
Sundays through October 25, 6:30-8:30 PM | $10 | Legacy Ranch
Experience the haunted hike without the fright! Guided tours let you explore the creepy trail without scare actors, making it a less-spooky option for families. Plus, enjoy free hot cocoa.
Thursday, October 1
Crafternoon
1-2 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
We’ll provide the supplies, you supply the creativity!
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
WINGO
6-8 PM | Lake Pin & Play
50¢ wings, BINGO, and prizes.
Mike D.
8-11 PM | Tap’d
Playing a wide range of all your favorites.
Friday, October 2
Play Café
10-11 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Adults can come enjoy a free warm beverage while the kids play in the community room.
Walking With the Spirits
5-8:30 PM | | $50 | Start & End at Clear Lake Public Library
Step into Clear Lake’s shadowy past on a guided cemetery walk filled with history, mystery, and intrigue, followed by food, drinks, and a special presentation about unexplained local events.
The Nightmare Haunted Hike
7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through! Monster Eats food truck on site.
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $7 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy glow lights, music, and a high-energy atmosphere that puts a whole new spin on your night at the lanes.
Trivioke Night
Karaoke 9 PM-1:30 AM, Trivioke 10-11PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Trivia meets karaoke with prizes, great music, and your chance to win a $25 gift card!
DJ Night
9 PM-Midnight | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
The Kraft Brothers
9 PM-1 AM | TAP’d
Music from the 50’s to today.
Saturday, October 3
Daily Practice Open House
9 AM-3 PM | Daily Practice, inside Market on Main
Try introductory Pilates Reformer classes, shop the Wellness Boutique, and enjoy special gifts and discounts.
Clear Lake Farmers Market
9 AM-4 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Celebrate the end of the season and visit your favorite Farmers Market vendors at Harvest Festival.
Harvest Festival
9 AM-4 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Celebrate fall in downtown Clear Lake with shopping, sipping, live music, local vendors, hayrides, grape stomping, seasonal fun, and plenty of reasons to spend the day downtown. Experience Bags available at the Chamber while supplies last!
Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
9 AM-5 PM | $10 per person, 2 and under free | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games, and Woody’s Hot Dogs food truck.
Mr. Jeff
1-4 PM | Lake View Pub
Celebrate Lake View Pub’s first anniversary with live music from Mr. Jeff.
Walking With the Spirits
5-8:30 PM | | $50 | Start & End at Clear Lake Public Library
Step into Clear Lake’s shadowy past on a guided cemetery walk filled with history, mystery, and intrigue, followed by food, drinks, and a special presentation about unexplained local events.
A Haunting on 16th Street
5-9 PM | 4 N 16th St.
Explore the spooky outdoor display and Witches Coven, plus grab Spooktacular treats from Gammy’s Cookie Cart.
Live DJ
10 AM-1 PM | TAP’d
Live DJ playing your favorite hits.
KnewSince
3-7 PM | TAP’d
High-energy DJ mixing tech house, dubstep, trap, hip-hop, mashups, remixes and familiar favorites.
The Nightmare Haunted Hike
7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through! Monster Eats food truck on site.
Tony Danza: Standards & Stories
7-8:30 PM | Tickets start at $59 | NIACC Auditorium, Mason City
Timeless standards, storytelling, wit, and charm from beloved entertainer Tony Danza and his four-piece band.
Lauren Alaina: The Stages Tour
Doors open at 8 PM | $32 | Surf Ballroom
Hear Lauren Alaina’s biggest hits, including “Road Less Traveled,” “What Ifs,” and “ONE BEER.”
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $7 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy glow lights, music, and a high-energy atmosphere that puts a whole new spin on your night at the lanes.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Bruce Day
9 PM- 1 AM | TAP’d
High-energy rock, alternative, and acoustic favorites.
Sunday, October 4
Clear Lake Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
7 AM-1 PM | $5 adults, 12 and under are free with paying adult | Clear Lake Fire Department
Kick off National Fire Prevention Week with the CLFD’s special recipe pancakes & sausage.
Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
12-4PM | $10 per person, 2 and under free |Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games, Woody’s Hot Dogs food truck.
When Pigs Fly Fundraiser benefitting North Iowa Children’s Museum
1-3 PM | Admission included with foam pig purchase (sold out) | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
This one-of-a-kind community tradition combines airplanes, pigs, pumpkins, and plenty of laughter.
When Pigs Fly has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 4, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. The Pig Drop will take place at 2:00 p.m.
No Scare Sundays at The Nightmare Haunted Hike
6:30-8:30 PM | $10 | Legacy Ranch
Experience the haunted hike without the fright! Guided tours let you explore the creepy trail without scare actors, making it a less-spooky option for families. Plus, enjoy free hot cocoa.
Monday, October 5
Writing Group
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A relaxed writing group with time for projects, prompts, and creative games.
Tuesday, October 6
Capturing the Landscapes in Pastel
October 6-9 (3-Day Class) | 10AM-1PM | $300 | Clear Lake Arts Center
Explore pastel landscape painting through reference photos, value sketches, color, texture, and layering while learning to create depth, develop focal points, and bring outdoor scenes to life.
Mystery Book Club: The Ritual Bath by Faye Kellerman
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A detective investigates a brutal crime within a secluded religious community, uncovering secrets and unexpected connections.
Wednesday, October 7
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.